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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,476.31, 28,256.96 and 11,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,476.31, 28,256.96 and 11,523.81 is: 15,902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,476.31 : 28,256.96 = 11,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,476.31/28,256.96 = 11,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,476.31x = 28,256.96 × 11,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,476.31x = 325,627,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,627,780.60/20,476.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.66

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